Iran’s Ayatollah Is Right About One Thing Iran’s Ayatollah Is Right About One Thing
Nuclear weapons are sinful.
Mar 1, 2012 / Robert Scheer
A Brief History of the Education Culture Wars: On Santorum’s Legacy, the GOP and School Reform A Brief History of the Education Culture Wars: On Santorum’s Legacy, the GOP and School Reform
The idea of dismantling the federal government's civil rights–driven education agenda is not new.
Mar 1, 2012 / Dana Goldstein
Genocide on Trial in Guatemala Genocide on Trial in Guatemala
Finally, after years of persistent effort by courageous women activists, one of the world’s most brutal dictators has been indicted.
Feb 29, 2012 / Laura Carlsen
Right-Wing Racism: Past, Present—and Future Right-Wing Racism: Past, Present—and Future
The GOP panders to racists, and liberals are blamed for a “neurotic” obsession with race.
Feb 29, 2012 / Column / Eric Alterman
Jeremy Lin Inspires a Nation Jeremy Lin Inspires a Nation
The NBA point-guard phenom has sparked a national discussion about racism against Asian-Americans.
Feb 29, 2012 / Feature / Dave Zirin
Of Deserts and Promised Lands: The Dream of Global Justice Of Deserts and Promised Lands: The Dream of Global Justice
Jenny Martinez and Kathryn Sikkink offer conflicting histories of the ascendency of international courts.
Feb 29, 2012 / Books & the Arts / Samuel Moyn
UK Labor Leader Threatens Strikes During the London Olympics UK Labor Leader Threatens Strikes During the London Olympics
We might have ourselves a good-old fashioned strike scenario during the London Olympic games.
Feb 29, 2012 / Dave Zirin
Eyal Press: What Makes a Rebel? Eyal Press: What Makes a Rebel?
Confronting hard truths about conformity and resistance.
Feb 28, 2012 / The Nation
Obama’s Crackdown on Whistle-blowers Obama’s Crackdown on Whistle-blowers
Why have so many public workers been accused under the Espionage Act during Obama's presidency?
Feb 27, 2012 / Press Room
In Defense Of ‘The Help’ In Defense Of ‘The Help’
Though complicated by controversy, a weekend in Los Angeles with thirty domestic workers underscores the power of Hollywood to propel social change.
Feb 27, 2012 / Books & the Arts / Ilyse Hogue